At his arraignment Wednesday in Taunton District Court, Doyle was charged with three counts of aggravated statutory rape, as well as enticing a child under the age of 16 and distributing obscene material.

Police say Doyle drove the Taunton girl to his Seekonk home at least three times over the course of three months, where they allegedly smoked marijuana and had sex, including intercourse.

Taunton police began their investigation June 7, one day after school officials became aware of the disturbing allegations.

Officials, according to court documents, accidentally learned of the illicit relationship when another female student informed them that she was too nervous to return to Doyle’s class due to his “inappropriate” behavior.

The girl, the documents state, described angry outbursts by the former Friedman Middle School teacher that included kicking, throwing and breaking things.

But she also went on to describe having seen some unusual text messages sent by Doyle to one of her girlfriends.

The following day school officials interviewed the other girl, who allegedly stated she’d previously received text messages from Doyle, some of which were about schoolwork.

Others messages, however, allegedly described how “beautiful” she looked and suggested making “beautiful babies together.” Yet another female student alleged that Doyle sent her messages about “making beautiful babies” and eventually getting married once she turns 18, according to the documents.

TPD detectives subsequently located and interviewed the 14-year-old who allegedly admitted to having sex with Doyle. They said she also told them the so-called sexting involved sending him a revealing self-portrait and his sending her a photo of his penis.

Hackett, in an email to parents, on Wednesday said she is “shocked and saddened to learn that the teacher (Doyle) ... has been charged with aggravated statutory rape.”

Hackett also credited the “responsible actions of the students who overheard the allegations and reported them immediately.”

Hackett added that student safety remains “the top priority in our school system” and noted that “we will continue to work closely with (police) on this matter.”

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In setting bail at $100,000 and bond at $1 million, District Court Judge Francis Marini noted the “nature and circumstances” of the charges and the “potential penalties.”

A conviction for aggravated statutory rape of a minor carries a potential life sentence and a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.